Everyone has dealt with a zipper that didn’t close as expected. Sluggish operation and quirky components can make it seem like you have no choice but try to find a pricey professional sewer to replace ...

Zippers are a part of many pieces of gear. From our jackets to our tents and backpacks, having a functional zipper can keep us warm, dry, and all of our gear contained. What happens when that zipper ...

When attempting to fix a zipper that just isn’t working properly, it’s important to understand its components. Although a zipper is a fairly simple gadget, it’s made of several key parts that depend ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? If Your Zipper Is Stuck If Your Zipper Splits Open If Your Zipper is Misaligned If ...

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Zippers haven’t changed much since they were first invented, and neither have the problems we all have with them. From stuck zippers to teeth that just won’t clinch, here’s how to fix all the problems ...

Wondering if you can sew a zipper? Learn how to fix a separating zipper and save yourself the trouble of sending any more good pants or jackets to the trash. While looking through MOTHER EARTH NEWS ...

Ryan Reynolds shared a video on how to fix a broken zipper. Ever picked up your favourite jacket and realised that its zipper is broken? Or tried to get ready for work only to find that your dress won ...

A jammed or sticky zipper is one of the more familiar types of zipper problems. It always seems to happen when you're in a hurry and while yanking at it or going for a pair of pliers might feel right ...

No matter how careful we are when zipping up our jackets, we all have times where the edges get caught in the zipper and you have to spend minutes—or Windex—getting it out. With just a long piece of ...